Admission_Essay

Introduction: I am currently employed by the on a part-time basis as the administrator for the team for . is a Local Authority Support Service for Children, Young People, Families, Early Years' Settings and Schools. support the inclusion of children and young people with a range of needs. The National Health Service integration includes the Child Development Service, Physiotherapy and the Occupational Therapy service. The Paediatric Occupational Therapy service are a team of Allied Health Professionals who work with children and young people who have a physical impairment, a medical condition, a mental health problem or a learning disability. They help children and young people who have difficulties with practical everyday tasks by providing a range of strategies designed to promote independence. The aim of occupational therapy is to enable you to live as independently as possible - at home, in employment or in education. Occupational Therapists (O.T’s) work in health and social care and work closely with health, housing and educational services. What I want to achieve from this training: I have enrolled for the ABC Level 2 Award in Counselling Concepts course this year and the Transactional Analysis Course starting early next year to achieve basic counselling skills in order to progress to the Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills commencing September 2011. Thereafter, I endeavour to progress to Diploma level. What motivates my interest in the subject of counselling: Having worked for the for a few years now, I am aware of referrals for many children who are in need of an assessment from various teams within our service but are advised to re-refer due to behavioural issues. These behavioural issues are due to either a diagnosis or in most cases children who have experienced family breakdown, divorce, fostering or bereavement. I have always been drawn to the referrals for children who are in need of an assessment from our service but are rejected due to their behaviour and cannot be assessed until the behavioural issues have been addressed first. We also work closely with the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) who promote the mental health and psychological well-being of children and young people with mental health problems and disorders and carry out effective assessment, treatment and support for children, young people and their families. Many of the referrals to from CAMHS are children with behavioural issues. What are my reasons for wanting to do this particular course, at this particular time: I am years of age, I have a son who starts at High School next year and a young daughter who starts at Infant School this year and feel this is the right time after working part-time for many years to progress to a professional career in order to help others’ be it children, young people with concerns regarding difficulty in acceptable behaviour or adults experiencing difficulty in marriage, family life, bereavement, abuse, addiction or depression who are in need of counselling.